Supply chain management in aerospace and defense

February 14, 2018

A supply chain is at the heart of any aerospace and defense (A&D) organization’s success. Effective and efficient supply chains enable A&D organizations to meet their strategic and financial goals. The A&D supply chain is a complex ecosystem of different tiers of suppliers; original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers; and customers including airliners and armed forces.

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